If a young adult is grappling with the questions, "Who am I?" and "What can I become?" we can assume that difficulty achieving intimacy can at least partially be attributed to:

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The questions of "Who am I?" and "What can I become?" are associated with Erik Erikson's psychological stage of Identity vs. Role Confusion, which is typical for the young adult age group. If an individual is struggling with establishing a clear sense of self, it can lead to difficulties in forming close, intimate relationships with others. Stagnation (A) refers to a lack of personal growth in middle age, isolation (B) is related to social withdrawal and loneliness, and inferiority (D) pertains to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem associated with the earlier developmental stage of Industry vs. Inferiority.

If a Young Adult Is Grappling with the Questions, "Who